Compared to, say, the history of architecture, the field of robotics is relatively new. Most development in this area has happened in the twentieth century. However, leave it to Leonardo to be at the front of the pack. He was one of the first to have an impact on robotic design. In other fields, ranging from parachutes and skydiving to scuba and walking on water, Leonardo came out with a series of firsts, some of which actually would have worked!Leonardo's Robot